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Government confirms draft taxi and private hire vehicle bill will target disabled passenger access

Government confirms draft taxi and private hire vehicle bill will target disabled passenger access

Government confirms draft taxi and private hire vehicle bill will target disabled passenger access

Perry Richardson

2 days ago2 min read

Government has ‘NO OBJECTION’ to airport drop-off charge review as MPs raise taxi and PHV access concerns during Commons debate

Government has ‘NO OBJECTION’ to airport drop-off charge review as MPs raise taxi and PHV access concerns during Commons debate

Government has ‘NO OBJECTION’ to airport drop-off charge review as MPs raise taxi and PHV access concerns during Commons debate

Perry Richardson

3 days ago4 min read

Government warns disability-related taxi and private hire surcharges could lead to £1,000 fines

Government warns disability-related taxi and private hire surcharges could lead to £1,000 fines

Government warns disability-related taxi and private hire surcharges could lead to £1,000 fines

Perry Richardson

3 days ago1 min read

TIGHT LIPPED: Treasury offers no fresh taxi and private hire VAT consultation as operators remain divided over current rules

TIGHT LIPPED: Treasury offers no fresh taxi and private hire VAT consultation as operators remain divided over current rules

TIGHT LIPPED: Treasury offers no fresh taxi and private hire VAT consultation as operators remain divided over current rules

Perry Richardson

4 days ago5 min read

East Herts Council considers fresh taxi and private hire policy changes after consultation

East Herts Council considers fresh taxi and private hire policy changes after consultation

East Herts Council considers fresh taxi and private hire policy changes after consultation

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

BACKING BLACK CABS: Rosie Duffield MP questions need for driverless cars as autonomous Uber trials begin in London

BACKING BLACK CABS: Rosie Duffield MP questions need for driverless cars as autonomous Uber trials begin in London

BACKING BLACK CABS: Rosie Duffield MP questions need for driverless cars as autonomous Uber trials begin in London

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

‘WE WILL CATCH YOU’: Nationwide government crackdown launched on drivers using ghost and cloned number plates

‘WE WILL CATCH YOU’: Nationwide government crackdown launched on drivers using ghost and cloned number plates

‘WE WILL CATCH YOU’: Nationwide government crackdown launched on drivers using ghost and cloned number plates

Perry Richardson

Sep 62 min read

Private hire operators face legal duty to carry out driver right to work checks from October

Private hire operators face legal duty to carry out driver right to work checks from October

Private hire operators face legal duty to carry out driver right to work checks from October

Perry Richardson

Sep 42 min read

‘HIGHLY UNCERTAIN’: No one knows how many driverless miles Britain will clock up by 2035, Government concedes

‘HIGHLY UNCERTAIN’: No one knows how many driverless miles Britain will clock up by 2035, Government concedes

‘HIGHLY UNCERTAIN’: No one knows how many driverless miles Britain will clock up by 2035, Government concedes

Perry Richardson

Sep 42 min read

Wolverhampton PHV explosion laid bare in fresh DfT taxi stats as council licenses nearly 38,000 vehicles and takes 13% of England market

Wolverhampton PHV explosion laid bare in fresh DfT taxi stats as council licenses nearly 38,000 vehicles and takes 13% of England market

Wolverhampton PHV explosion laid bare in fresh DfT taxi stats as council licenses nearly 38,000 vehicles and takes 13% of England market

Perry Richardson

Sep 24 min read

Nearly a QUARTER of authorities restrict taxi numbers, so why does Government REFUSE to shift on granting similar powers for PHVs?

Nearly a QUARTER of authorities restrict taxi numbers, so why does Government REFUSE to shift on granting similar powers for PHVs?

Nearly a QUARTER of authorities restrict taxi numbers, so why does Government REFUSE to shift on granting similar powers for PHVs?

Perry Richardson

Sep 15 min read

Will bigger taxi licensing areas really solve England’s WAV shortages or just make the statistics look better?

Will bigger taxi licensing areas really solve England’s WAV shortages or just make the statistics look better?

Will bigger taxi licensing areas really solve England’s WAV shortages or just make the statistics look better?

Perry Richardson

Aug 257 min read

WAITING FOR THAT SPARK: Will a new taxi, fresh legislation or renewed government grants ignite taxi trade confidence?

WAITING FOR THAT SPARK: Will a new taxi, fresh legislation or renewed government grants ignite taxi trade confidence?

WAITING FOR THAT SPARK: Will a new taxi, fresh legislation or renewed government grants ignite taxi trade confidence?

Perry Richardson

Aug 243 min read

Rural ‘TAXI DESERTS’ expose a missing link in England’s public transport network

Rural ‘TAXI DESERTS’ expose a missing link in England’s public transport network

Rural ‘TAXI DESERTS’ expose a missing link in England’s public transport network

Perry Richardson

Aug 215 min read

“THE TRADE IS RETIRING”: London taxi retirement timebomb as six in ten cabbies are now aged 56 or over

“THE TRADE IS RETIRING”: London taxi retirement timebomb as six in ten cabbies are now aged 56 or over

“THE TRADE IS RETIRING”: London taxi retirement timebomb as six in ten cabbies are now aged 56 or over

Perry Richardson

Aug 204 min read

SCRAP THE VAT: Government must act now before wheelchair-accessible taxi numbers fall further

SCRAP THE VAT: Government must act now before wheelchair-accessible taxi numbers fall further

SCRAP THE VAT: Government must act now before wheelchair-accessible taxi numbers fall further

Perry Richardson

Aug 184 min read

Private hire operator licences jump 17% as thousands target England’s expanding PHV market

Private hire operator licences jump 17% as thousands target England’s expanding PHV market

Private hire operator licences jump 17% as thousands target England’s expanding PHV market

Perry Richardson

Aug 172 min read

Over 12,000 taxi and PHV driver licensing actions entered on National Register of Refusals, Revocations and Suspensions database

Over 12,000 taxi and PHV driver licensing actions entered on National Register of Refusals, Revocations and Suspensions database

Over 12,000 taxi and PHV driver licensing actions entered on National Register of Refusals, Revocations and Suspensions database

Perry Richardson

Aug 173 min read

New Greater Manchester mayor expects autumn move on out-of-area taxi licensing powers

New Greater Manchester mayor expects autumn move on out-of-area taxi licensing powers

New Greater Manchester mayor expects autumn move on out-of-area taxi licensing powers

Perry Richardson

Aug 154 min read

Government launches ZEV Mandate review: What it could mean for the taxi and PHV sector facing key 2030 and 2035 vehicle transitions

Government launches ZEV Mandate review: What it could mean for the taxi and PHV sector facing key 2030 and 2035 vehicle transitions

Government launches ZEV Mandate review: What it could mean for the taxi and PHV sector facing key 2030 and 2035 vehicle transitions

Perry Richardson

Aug 154 min read

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